Dryer Vent Air Flow Meter

You should feel a strong flow of air.

Dryer vent air flow meter.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. It is located either on top of the dryer or possibly just inside the door. It uses more energy. We test the airflow both before and after the vent cleaning.

Reviewed in the united states on may 25 2014. Basically on the newer lg dryers they have a sensor built in that monitors the pressure in the drum to determine the airflow and the condition of the vent thus warning you of potential fire risks due to dryer vent issues. Lint can collect in the duct and the duct gets hotter. Site to investigate learn and buy online pressure flow level and temperature gas sensing and air velocity instrumentations and controls.

Take a look for lint build up or any other sort of blockage. Restricting the air flow in a dryer vent causes several problems. The good news is that the solution is simple. This creates a fire hazard.

5 0 out of 5 stars measures air flow through dryer. The more restricted the air flow the more extreme those problems will be. The official dwyer instruments inc. Also do a check for any holes or tears in your venting line.

All you have to do is replace. If you feel no air or the flow is weak follow the steps below. Check the vent for proper air flow by placing your hand over the exterior vent while the dryer is running. I was having trouble with thermal cut out on dryer the one that acts essentially as a fuse and must be replaced.

Flowsense error lg dryer d80 d90 d95 error youtube. The dryer runs longer. Unplug the dryer and pull the unit away from the wall. Applications include deionized water flow pickling compressed gases harsh environments coolant lines and industrial applications.

In this journey into appliance repair enlightenment samurai appliance repair man shows you how to use an airflow meter to analytically test the back pressure on a dryer vent for safety and efficiency. I cleaned out the dryer duct and used this device to determine that the air flow was adequate before reconnecting. The first and easiest thing to check is the lint trap. Plus check the venting line inside the dryer and use a vacuum cleaner to remove any excess lint.